Directorates/Regions

Head shot of Catherine 'Kitty' Harple with 129 Years of Family Serving Family logo.

129 Years of Family Serving Family: Catherine ‘Kitty’ Harple, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling

By Zach Wright / August 1, 2024 /

The Bolling Express manager knows “We go where you go” firsthand–her 34-year Exchange career has taken her to Bosnia, Iraq and Greenland.

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#WhereHeroesWork Video: Mark Szantyr, Exchange HQ

By Marcia Rhodes / July 31, 2024 /

The Gulf War Veteran says working at the Exchange helps him maintain his military connection.

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During Election Season, Know the Rules About Political Activity

By Daniel Choi and John Withers / July 31, 2024 /

This has been an eventful election year, and no matter who you plan to vote for, it’s easy to become passionate. But because we’re federal employees, we’re required to abide by rules regarding political activity.

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Exchange Supports the Fight Against Human Trafficking on UN World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

By Keiana Holleman / July 30, 2024 /

Forced labor exploits victims for billions in profit each year. Learn how to be vigilant against trafficking in persons at work and in the community.

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Exchange and military leaders at the new Atomic Cafe at Patrick Space Force Base.

‘Atomic Java’ Opens to Support AFTAC at Patrick SFB Exchange

By Susan Romano / July 30, 2024 /

The café/unattended retail unit improves the quality of life for the Air Force Technical Applications Center, which has a 24/7/365 mission.

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Pictured: A forklift and stacks of boxes on a truck-trailer bed.

Okinawa, Yokota Bakeries Unite to Keep Operations Rolling After Breakdown

By Travis Day / July 29, 2024 /

When the oven at the Okinawa bakery went down in June, its sister plant at Yokota Air Base stepped in to assist.

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Fort Drum Exchange Expands Restaurant Lineup with Panera Bread

By Zach Wright / July 25, 2024 /

This is the third Panera opened by the Exchange on a military installation.

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#WhereHeroesWork Video: Judy Froeba, Fort Campbell Troop Mall Store Manager, Military Spouse

By Marcia Rhodes / July 24, 2024 /

The Troop Mall store manager and military spouse appreciates the work-life balance that an Exchange career offers.

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Pulaski Express store manager Ashlee Destajo in front of Hot Stuff Kitchen display.

Hot Stuff Cooking in the Kitchen: Expresses in Europe Get New Flavor

By MSG Caleb Barrieau / July 24, 2024 /

The Exchange’s newest quick-serve restaurant has been opening at Expresses across Europe, where customer response has been strong to the latest tastes of home.

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Head shot of Exchange Senior Vice President of Audit Kevin Iverson.

Audit/IG SVP Kevin Iverson Looks Back on a 44-Year Government Career, Including 16 at the Exchange

By Robert Philpot / July 24, 2024 /

A long career with the Air Force Audit Agency led Iverson to the Exchange, where he has found a camaraderie that he will miss when he retires this summer.

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